Definitions for atavic

atavic a·tav·ic

Spelling: [uh-tav-ik]
IPA: /əˈtæv ɪk/

Atavic is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 78 anagrams from letters in atavic (aacitv).

Definitions for atavic

adjective

  1. atavistic.

Origin of atavic

1865-70; atav(ism) + -ic, modeled on French atavique

Examples for atavic

With atavic cunning he sat upon the outside and waited for the triumph of death.

Word Value for atavic
Scrable

11

Words with friends

13

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